College of Community Association Lawyers (CCAL)

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​​​​Mission

The College of Community Association Lawyers (College or CCAL) includes lawyers who have demonstrated skill, experience and high standards of professional and ethical conduct in the practice of community association law, and who are dedicated to excellence in the specialized practice of community association law.

The College provides advanced professional educational programs to its fellows and identifies and contributes to the solution of community association legal challenges. It is a collegial forum for the exchange and development of ideas by some of the most knowledgeable attorneys in community association law.

Purpose

Since 1993, the Community Associations Institute has recognized excellence in the practice of community association law through the College of Community Association Lawyers. Of the thousands of attorneys practicing community association law in the United States, fewer than 200 have been granted membership in the College. Fellows of the College distinguish themselves through contributions to the development of community association law. Their service is demonstrated by a commitment to educate and empower boards and residents of the more than 35​0,000 community associations across the country. CCAL attorneys commit themselves to high standards of professional and ethical conduct and work to create a community of experienced legal professionals to advance community association law for the betterment of the communities they serve.

GOALS

Promoting high standards of professional and ethical responsibility in the practice of community association law

Developing and educating attorneys working in the field of community association law

Facilitating the development of community association educational materials and programming related to legal issues for use by other professionals and homeowners

Cooperating with international, national, state and local organizations, government agencies and other groups having an interest in community association law